NCEA announces October Riders of the Month

Nov. 11, 2026 – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association has named Cassidy Exner of Dartmouth, Paris Mahoney of Fresno State, Callie Hogg of Auburn and Olivia Cardi of South Carolina as its October Riders of the Month.

Fences: Cassidy Exner, Dartmouth

Senior Cassidy Exner went undefeated over fences in October, earning five wins and two Most Outstanding Player honors. She recorded three of her wins on the road and finished the month with an 82.5 average score. Exner’s wins included close matchups against Lynchburg and Sacred Heart, along with an MOP performance at home against Centenary.

Flat: Paris Mahoney, Fresno State

Junior Paris Mahoney earned five flat wins during October, including four on the road and one MOP honor. Each of her five listed wins came against a ranked opponent. Mahoney tied her career-high with an 89 at Baylor, the highest flat score by a Bulldog this season.

Horsemanship: Callie Hogg, Auburn

Senior Callie Hogg finished October 4-0 in horsemanship and earned MOP honors against Texas A&M. Her score of 76.75 was her highest of the season. Hogg also earned wins against SMU, South Carolina and Fresno State, helping Auburn finish the month unbeaten in the event.

Reining: Olivia Cardi, South Carolina

Junior Olivia Cardi went 4-0-1 in reining during October and earned MOP honors against No. 6 TCU. Her 73.25 was South Carolina’s highest reining score of the season at the time. Cardi also tied against Auburn on the road and added wins against SMU, Georgia and Fresno State.

NCEA congratulates Exner, Mahoney, Hogg and Cardi on their October honors and continued success this season.

About the National Collegiate Equestrian Association

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) is a nonprofit governing body advancing collegiate equestrian competition nationwide. Recognized by the NCAA as an emerging sport for women at the Division I and II levels, the NCEA administers competition rules, championship formats, and national rankings while ensuring the sport operates in alignment with all NCAA policies and procedures.

NCEA competition features a unique head-to-head format across Jumping Seat (Fences and Flat) and Western (Horsemanship and Reining), where riders compete on the same randomly assigned horse, emphasizing skill, adaptability, and horsemanship. Through championship competition and national visibility, the NCEA champions opportunity, competitive excellence, and the continued growth of women’s collegiate athletics.

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